what is the purpose of weigh scales on the interstate/highways
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1:To check that trucks are not overloaded. One over loaded truck causes more wear to the road then thousands of cars.
2: They also inspect the trucks to make sure they are safe. Since its law that the truck must go through the scale the inspectors are there.
3: They check to make sure the drivers of the trucks are following the rules for how long they are allowed to drive everyday.
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